Organizing Fellow

Power California•Tulare, CA

10d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Power California is a multi-racial, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a sibling 501(c)(4) organization, made up of on-the-ground community partners in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout the state. We are proudly one of the only statewide organizations dedicated to building the electoral power of young voters of color. Our mission is to harness the energy of young people of color to create a state that is fair, inclusive and just for everyone who calls California home. We elevate the voices of youth and young adults in our democracy and build their power to participate and lead in systems of government at all levels. As an employee of Power California, you will work alongside dedicated co-workers who are immersed in our mission. Someone for whom creating change in the world is a value on your short list, and to whom making a difference in your community gets you up and going every day. Someone who delights in collaboration with others and achieving meaningful goals as a collective. Someone who values inclusion and the empowerment of low-income immigrants, refugees, LGBTQIA+ communities and young people of color.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience with voter engagement campaigns or customer service preferred
Passion for and commitment to working with young people of color, low-income immigrants, and refugees, especially from an intersectional perspective, including LGBTQIA+ communities
Able to communicate in an outgoing, enthusiastic and persuasive manner
Strong attention to detail, verbal communication, and time management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Must be computer-literate, with basic skills in word processing, spreadsheets, web/email applications, and other work-related applications
Flexible, team-oriented approach to problem-solving
Is self-motivated, organized and able to be strategic, flexible, and nimble when landscape shifts or opportunities arise
Must be able to work flexible hours; some evenings and weekends required
Must have a working cell phone with a data plan and a working home internet connection with adequate speed
If driving is required for business purposes, the employee must be able to operate a motor vehicle and maintain access to reliable transportation. If using a personal vehicle for work travel, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance in compliance with California law are required.
Based in or near Tulare, California (within 25 miles)
Because of the job duties of this position, a criminal background check will be required as a condition of an offer of employment

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with grassroots organizing, advocacy, and electoral engagement techniques a plus
Bilingual or multilingual, with English and Spanish skills a plus

Responsibilities

Updates EveryAction to ensure progress is recorded.
Tracks daily and weekly progress and reports updates to the team and supervisor.
Implements Drive Strategy: Scaling and developing new leaders through outreach (door-to-door, tabling, phone banking, and text banking) in neighborhoods and high-density locations.
Growth Targets: Achieve 15 new leads per week from outreach; develop 10 new members into active members every two weeks.
Conducts volunteer recruitment through door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, texting, and/or classroom presentations
Carries out professional and engaging conversations with voters, volunteers and peers
Supports administrative tasks such as making photocopies, organizing materials, etc. as assigned
Tracks volunteer attendance and coordinates data entry to manage contacts
Leads organizing orientations for young people
Helps implement our leadership development program for youth leaders
Documents student-led activities and narratives for our social media channels, as directed by communications staff
Carries out administrative tasks, as assigned
Provides support at organizational events, as needed
Works in good faith to support the overall stability and effectiveness of the organization
Submits any and all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner
Supports supervisor with opening and closing the office and keeping it secure
Participates in grassroots fundraising efforts, as assigned
Works with other Power California staff to coordinate cross-regional activities
Additional duties as assigned